Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 931 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Words and body together): Verbal = spoken words (“Well done!”, “Can I help?”, telling a joke, whispering a secret). Non-verbal = no words (a pat on the back, a high five, tapping your watch, pointing at the door, a wink). Body clues: a big smile, clapping → happy; yawning, checking the clock → bored; biting nails, a shaky voice → nervous; clenched fists, glaring eyes → angry. Words and body should match. “I’m fine” with tears in the eyes = they differ — gently ask again.

1. 1.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
7. 7.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
14. 14.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
31. 31.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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